Lead Welding Supervisor — Growth, Safety & Profit Sharing

Standard Iron; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Standard Iron, a recognized leader in contract manufacturing, seeks an experienced Production Welding Supervisor to lead the welding production team, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and cross‑functional coordination in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate brings welding and manufacturing expertise, proven supervision skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on welding experience in a production/fabrication setting.
• Experience in metal fabrication or contract manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, weld quality, fit-up, welding symbols, and production requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills to resolve production and quality issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing production demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of a manufacturing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support welding employees to promote teamwork, accountability, safety, quality, and high performance.
• Coordinate daily welding activities to align with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Supervise employees, assign work, and ensure necessary training, equipment, and resources are available.
• Oversee daily welding operations per procedures, work instructions, weld requirements, and production standards.
• Promote and enforce safety policies to maintain a safe, clean welding environment.
• Ensure welded products meet customer specs and quality standards; address weld quality concerns.
• Monitor welding processes, including MIG, robotic welding, fit-up, and proper equipment use.
• Track production flow, staffing, materials, and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, and quality problems with cross-department collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement to safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Train and develop welding staff, including cross-training opportunities.
• Provide regular performance feedback and address attendance and behavioral concerns fairly.
• Manage multiple priorities and changing demands while focusing on safety and production goals.
• Maintain clear communication with management, production control, engineering, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality to maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Welding Experience

Manufacturing Experience

Welding Knowledge

Problem Solving

Multi-Tasking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Reading

Computer Skills

Physical Fitness

Job description

Standard Iron, a recognized leader in contract manufacturing, seeks an experienced Production Welding Supervisor to lead the welding production team, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and cross‑functional coordination in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate brings welding and manufacturing expertise, proven supervision skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and